Definition of: abhor

(ab·hôr′) v.t. ab·horred, ab·hor·ring
To regard with repugnance; feel horror of: detest; loathe. [<L abhorrere <) ab- from + horrere shrink]
—ab·hor2rer n.
Synonyms: abominate, despise, detest, dislike, hate, loathe, scorn, shun. Abhor is stronger than despise, implying a shuddering recoil, especially a moral recoil. Detest expresses indignation, with something of contempt. Loathe implies disgust, physical or moral. We abhor a traitor, despise a coward, detest a liar. We dislike an uncivil person. We abhor cruelty, hate tyranny. Compare ABOMINATION. Antonyms: admire, approve, covet, crave, desire, enjoy, esteem, like, love, relish.